Find out how popular the last name Nutile is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Nutile.

Nutile, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Nutile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nutile in America

Nutile is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nutile surname appeared 318 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nutile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nutile to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Nutile

The surname Nutile is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria.

The name Nutile is derived from the Italian word "nutile," which means "useful" or "profitable." It is speculated that the surname may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed skills or occupations deemed valuable to the local community, such as farmers, artisans, or tradesmen.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Nutile can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Amalfi, located in the province of Salerno. The document refers to a certain Nicola Nutile, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records from the city of Naples, where several members of the Nutile family held influential positions within the local government and mercantile guilds. One notable figure was Antonio Nutile (1430-1498), a respected jurist and advisor to the Aragonese kings of Naples.

The surname Nutile also has connections to several place names in southern Italy. The town of Nutile, located in the province of Reggio Calabria, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the family may have been influential landowners in the area.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has undergone minor variations, such as Nutili, Nutillo, and Nutile. These variations can be found in various historical documents and records across different regions of Italy.

Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname Nutile throughout history are:

1. Girolamo Nutile (1550-1620), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Naples.
2. Domenico Nutile (1685-1753), a Neapolitan composer and violinist who contributed to the development of the Baroque musical style.
3. Antonio Nutile (1790-1867), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
4. Raffaele Nutile (1865-1941), an Italian sculptor and painter known for his monumental works in Naples and Rome.
5. Giacomo Nutile (1920-1998), an Italian writer and journalist who documented the social and cultural history of southern Italy.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Nutile throughout history, reflecting the name's deep roots and cultural significance in various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nutile

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Nutile.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Nutile was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Nutile has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Nutile was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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